words from the founder
Nothing makes me cringe more than an Instagram post that starts: "A lot of new faces here, I should reintroduce myself!" (Apologies if you're reading this and have done just that. It's not you, it's me.)
Whether you are a new follower or have been on this journey with us for a while, you will never hear about my favorite condiment (I hate them all, to be honest) or my pet peeves (there are way too many to list). Despite being the founder of Greenwich Play, this page is not about me.
However, I'm told there is value in understanding why you should trust me.
And that I can appreciate.
So, for new and old faces, I present the top ten reasons you should trust me with your playroom, in no particular order.
• I have a master's degree in early childhood general and special education.
• I am a former classroom teacher.
• I am also a former special education itinerant teacher (SEIT), which means I traveled to various classrooms and homes to provide individual support to a child.
• I have two small children of my own (and a larger child known as my husband).
• I do not recommend products I wouldn't use in my home.
• I suffer from sensory processing disorder myself and can easily identify triggers in the space that may be leading to unwanted behaviors.
• I prioritize function over aesthetics but never compromise design.
• I make decisions based on what is most developmentally supportive for your child.
• I have an arsenal of resources in both education and design.
• I have designed and/or consulted on hundreds of commercial and residential projects.
Like the kitchen or a bedroom, the playroom serves a critical purpose in your home.
Designing a purposeful space for a child may seem simple. Still, it takes research, developmentally appropriate resources, and strategic design.
Most of all, it takes someone you can trust (👋🏻) to create the space your children will use to explore, challenge themselves, and play with intent.
